State of emergency declared in St Catherine North Police Division
In a move to restore order and ensure public safety, the Jamaican Government has declared a state of public emergency (SOE) in the St Catherine…
Jamaica tops deportation lists of Caribbean nationals to be deported
Jamaica has topped the list of Caribbean nations with the highest number of deportation orders, as 5,120 Jamaican nationals now face final removal from the…
Biden pardons Garvey, activist demands more
In a significant move nearly 100 years after his imprisonment, Marcus Garvey, the Jamaican-born leader, national hero, and Pan-Africanist icon, has received a posthumous pardon…
Jamaicans urged to be prepared for earthquakes
Jamaica has been experiencing an unusually high number of felt earthquakes which has caused experts to urge citizens to take proactive steps in preparing for…
Trinidad and Tobago PM steps aside
So, Prime Minister Rowley has taken the decision to step down as the leader of Trinidad and Tobago. The decision of a sitting prime minister…
Child advocate opposes ‘close age’ clause in Sexual Offences Act
Spokesperson for the non-profit organisation Hear the Children’s Cry, child advocate and attorney-at-law, Priscilla Duhaney, has strongly opposed the proposed amendment to the Sexual Offences…
Cuban tree frog, still a threat
The invasive Cuban tree frog continues to spread across the island, threatening native species, disrupting food webs, and raising alarms among environmental experts who warn…
Dam Head residents decry poor road conditions, MP anticipates repairs
Residents of the Dam Head community, located just outside of Spanish Town, are voicing their frustration over the deplorable state of their roads, which they…
Heated discussion follows Burkinabè President’s trip to Ghana
On January 7, 2025, the newly-elected president of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, was sworn in. Several heads of state and distinguished personalities graced the occasion…
Africa news rondup
December 22-28, 2024 Ghana Visa-free entry approved for all African nationals President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has made a groundbreaking move, approving visa-free entry to…